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Bimalleolar fracture and right ankle dislocation on X-ray (anteroposterior) Musculoskeletal system

Ankle fracture

Non-infectious · Acute

A break in one or more of the bones that form the ankle joint, usually caused by twisting, a fall or a direct blow.

7 min read
Lateral view of the human ankle Musculoskeletal system

Ankle sprain

Non-infectious · Acute

A stretch or tear of the ligaments that support the ankle, usually from rolling or twisting the foot.

5 min read
Spondylitis ankylosans (morbus bechterew) anagoria Musculoskeletal system

Ankylosing spondylitis

Non-infectious · Chronic

A long-term inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvis, causing back pain and stiffness that improve with movement.

6 min read
Right knee , seen from an angle between anteriorly and laterally Musculoskeletal system

Anterior cruciate ligament tear

Non-infectious · Acute

A tear of one of the main ligaments inside the knee, usually from a sudden twist, pivot or landing during sport.

6 min read
Arthritis Musculoskeletal system

Arthritis

Non-infectious · Chronic

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4 min read
The head of the femur (Lat Musculoskeletal system

Avascular necrosis

Non-infectious · Chronic

Death of bone tissue caused by loss of blood supply, most often affecting the hip, which can lead to bone collapse and arthritis.

5 min read